Barry R

What would you do ? my exhaust manifold has some inserts in the end which line it up with the engine block. I have brought some new gaskets to go between manifold and engine. should I remove the inserts or leave them in?

The sump, note somebody has added a dipstick, which was to long.

Easier this way up.

Rebuilt, checked oil pump today. All working ok. reassembled on to car. Then I noticed the small holes in the cross pipe are facing downwards! This part looks newer, guessing someone has had a go in the past. Am I right in thinking these holes should face inwards/upwards to spray oil onto bearings? Whats the point of spraying oil downwards into the sump. Can I just drill some new holes on the top side?

Ok she’s going back together slowly. live attached some pictures. new pistons all seems fine.

Ok the head is back on. Need to adjust tappits. what clearance should they be?

Thank you oldtech....

Thanks guys, so what do I ask for ? mild steel bolts ? or Stainless ?

Great advise thank you. Yes I have a new gasket and intend to put copper gasket Sealant on it. I think my bolts are 100 years old and soft. If I replace them what should they be, High tensile steel..?

My 23 Buick I am About to put my 4 cylinder head back on my rebuilt engine. Any good tips or advise? do I need new head bolts? how tight do I do them up? thanks guys

Thank you guys

Just rebuilding my 1923 Buick engine, do I put some sealant (hermatite blue) on the head gasket ? There is also a thin 0005 paper like gasket between short cylinder block and crankcase. Should I put sealant on that as well?

Thanks for your reply. That’s interesting. There was definitely a thin paper gasket it was .005 Between short cylinder block and crankcase. When I collected my engine from the machine shop he even cut me a new price of 005 paper of the roll and reminded me not to forget to install it. What about a sealant (hermatite blue) on the head gasket?

I have new snap (circlips) on each end. was more worried about wrist pin turning. thanks

I’m reassembling my 23 Buick 4 cylinder engine. there is a thin almost paper like gasket between the short cylinder block and the crank case. I’ve managed to find some paper gasket and made a thin gasket, but should I put gasket Sealant on both sides of this paper? When I put the head gasket on should that have sealant on both sides as well.?

Need advise, I’m not an expert and need help. rebuilding my engine and I am fitting new pistons. l’ve got new pistons to fit and new wrist pins. but my question is, should the piston be fitted permanently to the wrist pin? should there be split pins though the pistons and the wrist pins? Am I right in thinking the wrist pins could start turning in the pistons. There are two holes?

Thanks, good to know other Buick’s in England, I’ll private message owner.

Thanks guys, the diagram really helps on my rebuild. Think I’m the only 1920,s Buick this side of the pond. Cant even find any books. So this site is my lifeline. Barry London, England

Can anyone explain and how the parts marked in pictures work. Excactly what do they do. thanks

Thanks for reply Aussie So my car only has rear wheel brakes. Built 1922. So is my car a a 23-35 ?

I’m confused I thought my car was a 24-35. Built 1922 in Melbourne Australia, 4 cylinder. Am I wrong ?

Restoring my 1922 4 cylinder Buick. I have the head in the machine shop, skimmed and now need to get hold of 4 exhaust valves and gasket set. can anybody help..? Barry london,England

Thanks I’ll email and ask

I’m servicing my 1922 4 cylinder Buick engine and need 4 exhaust valves and 8 x gaskets. also need a head gasket. Anybody have any ideas where I might obtain these.? Barry London, England.

Hi Roadsterguy, not sure when you advertised this. Do you still have .?.is it still for sale ? many thanks